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Fortelny RH, Dietz U. [Incisional hernias: epidemiology, evidence and guidelines]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:3-9. [PMID: 38078933 PMCID: PMC10781829 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-01999-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND From an epidemiological point of view, one third of the population in industrialized countries will undergo abdominal surgery during their lifetime. Depending on the degree of patient-related and procedure-related risks, the occurrence of incisional hernias is associated in a range of up to 30% at 2‑year follow-up and even up to 60% at 5 years. In addition to influencing comorbidities, the type of surgical approach and closure technique are of critical importance. OBJECTIVE To present a descriptive evidence-based recommendation for abdominal wall closure and prophylactic mesh augmentation. MATERIAL AND METHODS A concise summary was prepared incorporating the current literature and existing guidelines. RESULTS According to recent studies the recognized risk for the occurrence of incisional hernias in the presence of obesity and abdominal aortic diseases also applies to patients undergoing colorectal surgery and the presence of diastasis recti abdominis. Based on high-level published data, the short stitch technique for midline laparotomy in the elective setting has a high level of evidence to be a standard procedure. Patients with an increased risk profile should receive prophylactic mesh reinforcement, either onlay or sublay, in addition to the short stitch technique. In emergency laparotomy, the individual risk of infection with respect to the closure technique used must be included. CONCLUSION The avoidance of incisional hernias is primarily achieved by the minimally invasive access for laparoscopy. For closure of the most commonly used midline approach, the short stitch technique and, in the case of existing risk factors, additionally mesh augmentation are recommended.
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- R H Fortelny
- Lehrstuhl für Allgemeinchirurgie, Medizinische Fakultät, Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität Wien, Freudplatz 3, 1020, Wien, Österreich.
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- Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Olten, Schweiz
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Halpern DK, Liu H, Amodu LI, Weinman K, Akerman M, Petrone P. Long term outcomes of robotic-assisted abdominal wall reconstruction: a single surgeon experience. Hernia 2023; 27:645-656. [PMID: 36977947 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02774-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Robotic abdominal wall reconstruction (RAWR) is one of the most significant advances in the management of complex abdominal wall hernias. The objective of this study was to evaluate long term outcomes in a cohort of patients that underwent complex RAWR in a single center. METHODS This was a longitudinal retrospective review of a cohort of 56 patients who underwent complex RAWR at least 24 months prior by a single surgeon at a tertiary care institution. All patients underwent bilateral retro-rectus release (rRRR) with or without robotic transversus abdominis release (rTAR). Data collected include demographics, hernia details, operative and technical details. The prospective analysis included a post-procedure visit of at least 24 months from the index procedure with a physical examination and quality of life survey using the Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS). Patients with reported symptoms concerning for hernia recurrence underwent radiographic imaging. Descriptive statistics (mean ± standard deviation or median) were calculated for continuous variables. Chi-square or Fisher's exact test as deemed appropriate for categorical variables, and analysis of variance or the Kruskal-Wallis test for continuous data, were performed among the separate operative groups. A total score for the CCS was calculated and analyzed in accordance with the user guidelines. RESULTS One-hundred and-forty patients met the inclusion criteria. Fifty-six patients consented to participate in the study. Mean age was 60.2 years. Mean BMI was 34.0. Ninety percent of patients had at least one comorbidity and 52% of patients were scored ASA 3 or higher. Fifty-nine percent were initial incisional hernias, 19.6% were recurrent incisional hernias and 8.9% were recurrent ventral hernias. The mean defect width was 9 cm for rTAR and 5 cm for rRRR. The mean implanted mesh size was 945.0 cm2 for rTAR and 362.5 cm2 for rRRR. The mean length of follow-up was 28.1 months. Fifty-seven percent of patients underwent post-op imaging at an average follow-up of 23.5 months. Recurrence rate was 3.6% for all groups. There were no recurrences in patients that underwent solely bilateral rRRR. Two patients (7.7%) that underwent rTAR procedures were found with recurrence. Average time to recurrence was 23 months. Quality of life survey demonstrated an overall CCS score of 6.63 ± 13.95 at 24 months with 12 (21.4%) patients reporting mesh sensation, 20 (35.7%) reporting pain, and 13 (23.2%) reporting movement limitation. CONCLUSION Our study contributes to the paucity of literature describing long term outcomes of RAWR. Robotic techniques offer durable repairs with acceptable quality of life metrics.
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- D K Halpern
- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 300, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 300, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 300, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 300, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Biostatistics Core, Division of Health Services Research, Department of Foundations of Medicine, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 300, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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Movement Is Life-Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Diabetes Mellitus Disparities. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:1017-1022. [PMID: 34534181 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This is one of a series of articles that focuses on maximizing access to total joint arthroplasty by providing preoperative optimization pathways to all patients to promote the best results and minimize postoperative complications. Because of inequities in health care, an optimization process that is not equipped to support the underserved can potentially worsen disparities in the utilization of arthroplasty. A staggering 10.5% of the American population lives with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes prevalence is 17% higher in rural communities compared with urban communities. Rates of diabetes are higher in African American, Hispanic, and American Indian populations. Barriers to health care are higher in rural areas and for vulnerable communities, positioning the management of diabetes at the intersection of risk. Poor glycemic control is a predictor of periprosthetic joint infection. Optimization tools include assessing for food security, knowledge of a social safety net and community resources, patient diabetic literacy, and relationships with primary care providers to ensure continuous check-ins as well as partnering with specialty endocrine diabetic clinics. Several strategic recommendations, such as healthcare navigators and promotores (Latinx population), are made to enable and empower, such as continuous glucose monitoring, the preoperative patient to reach a safe preoperative optimization goal for their TJA surgery.
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Timmer AS, Claessen JJM, Boermeester MA. Risk Factor-Driven Prehabilitation Prior to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to Improve Postoperative Outcome. A Narrative Review. JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY : JAWS 2022; 1:10722. [PMID: 38314165 PMCID: PMC10831687 DOI: 10.3389/jaws.2022.10722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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All abdominal wall reconstructions find themselves on a scale, varying between simple to highly complex procedures. The level of complexity depends on many factors that are divided into patient comorbidities, hernia characteristics, and wound characteristics. Preoperative identification of modifiable risk factors provides the opportunity for patient optimization. Because this so called prehabilitation greatly improves postoperative outcome, reconstructive surgery should not be scheduled before all modifiable risk factors are optimized to a point where no further improvement can be expected. In this review, we discuss the importance of preoperative risk factor recognition, identify modifiable risk factors, and utilize options for patient prehabilitation, all aiming to improve postoperative outcome and therewith long-term success of the reconstruction.
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- Allard S. Timmer
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Rios-Diaz AJ, Morris MP, Christopher AN, Patel V, Broach RB, Heniford BT, Hsu JY, Fischer JP. National epidemiologic trends (2008-2018) in the United States for the incidence and expenditures associated with incisional hernia in relation to abdominal surgery. Hernia 2022; 26:1355-1368. [PMID: 36006563 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-022-02644-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE It is unknown whether the trend of rising incisional hernia (IH) repair (IHR) incidence and costs until 2011 currently persists. We aimed to evaluate how the IHR procedure incidence, cost and patient risk-profile have changed over the last decade relative to all abdominal surgeries (AS). METHODS Repeated cross-sectional analysis of 38,512,737 patients undergoing inpatient 4AS including IHR within the 2008-2018 National Inpatient Sample. Yearly incidence (procedures/1,000,000 people [PMP]), hospital costs, surgical and patient characteristics were compared between IHR and AS using generalized linear and multinomial regression. RESULTS Between 2008-2018, 3.1% of AS were IHR (1,200,568/38,512,737). There was a steeper decrease in the incidence of AS (356.5 PMP/year) compared to IHR procedures (12.0 PMP/year) which resulted in the IHR burden relative to AS (2008-2018: 12,576.3 to 9,113.4 PMP; trend difference P < 0.01). National costs averaged $47.9 and 1.7 billion/year for AS and IHR, respectively. From 2008-2018, procedure costs increased significantly for AS (68.2%) and IHR (74.6%; trends P < 0.01). Open IHR downtrended (42.2%), whereas laparoscopic (511.1%) and robotic (19,301%) uptrended significantly (trends P < 0.01). For both AS and IHR, the proportion of older (65-85y), Black and Hispanic, publicly-insured, and low-income patients, with higher comorbidity burden, undergoing elective procedures at small- and medium-sized hospitals uptrended significantly (all P < 0.01). CONCLUSION IH persists as a healthcare burden as demonstrated by the increased proportion of IHR relative to all AS, disproportionate presence of high-risk patients that undergo these procedures, and increased costs. Targeted efforts for IH prevention have the potential of decreasing $17 M/year in costs for every 1% reduction.
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- A J Rios-Diaz
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 51 North 39th Street, Wright Saunders Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Sagar A, Tapuria N. An Evaluation of the Evidence Guiding Adult Midline Ventral Hernia Repair. Surg J (N Y) 2022; 8:e145-e156. [PMID: 35928547 PMCID: PMC9345681 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Purpose: Several guidelines have been published in recent years to guide the clinician in ventral hernia repair. This review distils this advice, critically assesses their evidence base, and proposes avenues for future study. Methods: A PUBMED search identified four guidelines addressing midline ventral hernia repair published by major surgical societies between 2016 and 2020. The studies used to inform the advice have been critically appraised, including 20 systematic reviews/meta-analyses, 10 randomized controlled trials, 32 cohort studies, and 14 case series. Results: Despite a lack of randomized controlled trials, case heterogeneity, and variation in outcome reporting, key themes have emerged. Preoperative computed tomography scan assesses defect size, loss of domain, and the likely need for component separation. Prehabilitation, frailty assessment, and risk stratification are beneficial in complex cases. Minimally invasive component separation techniques, Botox injection, and progressive pneumoperitoneum represent novel techniques to promote closure of large fascial defects. Rives-Stoppa sublay mesh repair has become the "gold" standard for open and minimally invasive repairs. Laparoscopic repair promotes early return to functional status. The enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal approach facilitates laparoscopic sublay mesh placement, avoiding mesh contact with viscera. Robotic techniques continue to evolve, although the evidence at present remains immature. Synthetic mesh is recommended for use in clean and clean-contaminated cases. However, optimism regarding the use of biologic and biosynthetic meshes in the contaminated setting has waned. Conclusions: Surgical techniques in ventral hernia repair have advanced in recent years. High-quality data has struggled to keep pace; rigorous clinical trials are required to support the surgical innovation.
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- Alex Sagar
- General Surgery Department, Milton Keynes University Hospital, United Kingdom
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- General Surgery Department, Milton Keynes University Hospital, United Kingdom
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Al Sadairi AR, Durtette-Guzylack J, Renard A, Durot C, Thierry A, Kianmanesh R, Passot G, Renard Y. A simplified method to evaluate the loss of domain. Hernia 2022; 26:927-936. [PMID: 34341871 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02474-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The treatment of giant incisional hernia (IH) with loss of domain (LOD, IHLD) is considerably challenging due to technical difficulties and subsequent post-operative complications. These post-operative risks may be anticipated by calculating the abdominal cavity (AC) volume (ACV) and the IH volume (IHV) on the preoperative CT-scans, using the AC and IH dimensions (Tanaka's method) or using tridimensional volumetry (Sabbagh's method). These techniques are often time-consuming and require specific softwares. The aim of the present study was to develop a simple method to rapidly obtain the LOD-ratio on the preoperative CT-Scan. METHODS The CT-scans (n = 89) of patients with IHLD were retrospectively studied. Several ratios were calculated using different parameters of the AC and the IH, including width, height and depth, the areas (axial and sagittal ellipse, as well as freehand sagittal surface areas) and these were compared with the reference methods of Sabbagh et al. and Tanaka et al. RESULTS: The LOD ratios calculated from the two reference methods gave similar results (ICC = 0.82, p < 0.0001). The new "R-ratios" (Reims-ratios) obtained from the IH and AC surface areas measured using the "freehand ROI" tool on sagittal view or roughly evaluated by an ellipse on axial view showed excellent correlation with both reference ratios (all ICC ≥ 0.71, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The LOD ratio may be quickly obtained by drawing two circles on the pre-operative CT scan ("R ratios") and available on the webpage https://romeo.univ-reims.fr/Rratio/ . This will certainly help surgeons to routinely anticipate the post-operative complications before IHLD repair.
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- Abdul Rahman Al Sadairi
- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Rue Cognac-Jay, 51092, Reims Cedex, France.
- Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
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- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Rue Cognac-Jay, 51092, Reims Cedex, France
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- Laboratory Liciis and ROMEO, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- Department of Radiology, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- Methodological Aid To Clinical Research Unit CHU Reims, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Rue Cognac-Jay, 51092, Reims Cedex, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hopital Lyon Sud, Pierre Bénite, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Robert-Debré University Hospital, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Rue Cognac-Jay, 51092, Reims Cedex, France
- Laboratory Liciis and ROMEO, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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Isbell KD, Hatton GE, Wei S, Green C, Truong VTT, Woloski J, Pedroza C, Wade CE, Harvin JA, Kao LS. Risk Stratification for Superficial Surgical Site Infection after Emergency Trauma Laparotomy. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2021; 22:697-704. [PMID: 33404358 PMCID: PMC8377508 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Superficial surgical site infections (S-SSIs) are common after trauma laparotomy, leading to morbidity, increased costs, and prolonged length of stay (LOS). Opportunities to mitigate S-SSI risks are limited to the intra-operative and post-operative periods. Accurate S-SSI risk stratification is paramount at the time of operation to inform immediate management. We aimed to develop a risk calculator to aid in surgical decision-making at the time of emergency laparotomy. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients requiring emergency trauma laparotomy between 2011 and 2017 at a single, level 1 trauma center was performed. Operative factors, skin management strategy, and outcomes were determined by chart review. Bayesian multilevel logistic regression was utilized to create a risk calculator with variables available upon closure of the laparotomy. Models were validated on a 30% test cohort and discrimination reported as an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUROC). Results: Of 1,322 patients, the majority were male (77%) with median age of 33 years, injured by blunt mechanism (54%), and median injury severity score of 19. Eighty-eight (7%) patients developed an S-SSI. Patients who developed S-SSI had higher final lactate, blood loss, transfusion requirements, and wound classification. Patients with S-SSI more frequently had mesenteric or large bowel injury than those without S-SSI. Superficial SSI was associated with increased complications and prolonged length of stay (LOS). The S-SSI predictive model demonstrated moderate discrimination with an AUROC of 0.69 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.56-0.81). Parameters contributing the most to the model were damage control laparotomy, full-thickness large bowel injury, and large bowel resection. Conclusion: A predictive model for S-SSI was built using factors available to the surgeon upon index emergency trauma laparotomy closure. This calculator may be used to standardize intra- and post-operative care and to identify high-risk patients in whom to test novel preventative strategies and improve overall outcomes for patients requiring emergency trauma laparotomy.
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- Kayla D. Isbell
- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Fujiwara H, Suto T, Umemura A, Tanahashi Y, Amano S, Ikeda K, Harada K, Sasaki A. Needlescopic surgery for large umbilical hernia in a patient with morbid obesity using intraperitoneal onlay mesh with fascial defect closure: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2020; 6:246. [PMID: 33000428 PMCID: PMC7527381 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-020-01005-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background The European and American guidelines recommend that symptomatic umbilical hernias (UHs) are repaired using an open approach with a preperitoneal flat mesh. However, the standard treatment procedure for large UH in patients with extreme obesity is yet to be established. Here, we present the first case of a patient with morbid obesity undergoing laparoscopic UH repair using needlescopic instruments and an intraperitoneal onlay mesh plus repair (IPOM plus). Case presentation A 29-year-old man, who was classified as morbidly obese (body mass index, 36.7 kg/m2) noticed a reducible nontender mass in the umbilical region and was subsequently diagnosed with an UH, with a diameter of 4 cm. Laparoscopic IPOM plus repair was planned using a needlescopic method for a large UH in the patient with morbid obesity. A 3-mm rigid laparoscope was mainly used in the procedure. After a 12-mm trocar and two 3-mm trocars were inserted, fascial defect closure was performed using intracorporeal suturing with 0 monofilament polypropylene threads. Then, IPOM was performed laparoscopically using an 11.4-cm round mesh coated with collagen to prevent adhesions. The operative time and blood loss were 57 min and 1 g, respectively. The postoperative course was uneventful. Conclusions Reduced-port laparoscopic surgery using needlescopic instruments and an IPOM plus technique is a minimally invasive and convenient combination option for large UH in a patient with morbid obesity.
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- Hisataka Fujiwara
- Surgery Division, Morioka Municipal Hospital, 5-15-1 Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate, 020-0866, Japan.
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- Surgery Division, Morioka Municipal Hospital, 5-15-1 Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate, 020-0866, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, 1-1-1 Idaidori, Yahaba-cho, Iwate, 028-3695, Japan
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- Surgery Division, Morioka Municipal Hospital, 5-15-1 Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate, 020-0866, Japan
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- Surgery Division, Morioka Municipal Hospital, 5-15-1 Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate, 020-0866, Japan
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- Anesthesia Division, Morioka Municipal Hospital, 5-15-1 Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate, 020-0866, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, 1-1-1 Idaidori, Yahaba-cho, Iwate, 028-3695, Japan
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Reilly MJ, Larsen NK, Agrawal S, Thankam FG, Agrawal DK, Fitzgibbons RJ. Selected conditions associated with an increased incidence of incisional hernia: A review of molecular biology. Am J Surg 2020; 221:942-949. [PMID: 32977928 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incisional hernias (IH) following a laparotomy, on average, occur in 10-20% of patients, however, little is known about its molecular basis. Thus, a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms could lead to the identification of key target(s) to intervene pre-and post-operatively. METHODS We examined the current literature describing the molecular mechanisms of IH and overlap these factors with smoking, abdominal aortic aneurysm, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and diverticulitis. RESULTS The expression levels of collagen I and III, matrix metalloproteinases, and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteases are abnormal in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of IH patients and ECM disorganization has an overlap with these comorbid conditions. CONCLUSION Understanding the pathophysiology of IH development and associated risk factors will allow physicians to identify patients that may be at increased risk for IH and to possibly act preemptively to decrease the incidence of IH.
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, 68178, USA; Department of Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68131, USA
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- Department of Translational Research, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 91766, USA
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- Department of Translational Research, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 91766, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68131, USA.
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Smoking and obesity are associated with increased readmission after elective repair of small primary ventral hernias: A nationwide database study. Surgery 2020; 168:527-531. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Henriksen NA, Montgomery A, Kaufmann R, Berrevoet F, East B, Fischer J, Hope W, Klassen D, Lorenz R, Renard Y, Garcia Urena MA, Simons MP. Guidelines for treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias from the European Hernia Society and Americas Hernia Society. Br J Surg 2020; 107:171-190. [PMID: 31916607 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Umbilical and epigastric hernia repairs are frequently performed surgical procedures with an expected low complication rate. Nevertheless, the optimal method of repair with best short- and long-term outcomes remains debatable. The aim was to develop guidelines for the treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias. METHODS The guideline group consisted of surgeons from Europe and North America including members from the European Hernia Society and the Americas Hernia Society. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) critical appraisal checklists, and the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument were used. A systematic literature search was done on 1 May 2018, and updated on 1 February 2019. RESULTS Literature reporting specifically on umbilical and epigastric hernias was limited in quantity and quality, resulting in a majority of the recommendations being graded as weak, based on low-quality evidence. The main recommendation was to use mesh for repair of umbilical and epigastric hernias to reduce the recurrence rate. Most umbilical and epigastric hernias may be repaired by an open approach with a preperitoneal flat mesh. A laparoscopic approach may be considered if the hernia defect is large, or if the patient has an increased risk of wound morbidity. CONCLUSION This is the first European and American guideline on the treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias. It is recommended that symptomatic umbilical and epigastric hernias are repaired by an open approach with a preperitoneal flat mesh.
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- N A Henriksen
- Department of Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Koege, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Tergooi, Hilversum, the Netherlands
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- Department of General and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Third Department of Surgery at Motol University Hospital, First and Second Faculty of Medicine at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Praxis 3+ Chirurgen, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Robert Debré University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Henares University Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Pakula A, Skinner R. Outcomes of Open Complex Ventral Hernia Repairs With Retromuscular Placement of Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Bioabsorbable Mesh. Surg Innov 2019; 27:32-37. [PMID: 31617453 DOI: 10.1177/1553350619881066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose. Optimal technique and mesh selection still debated for complex ventral hernias. Limited data exists on bioabsorbable meshes in high-risk patients. We evaluated our experience. Methods. Retrospective review was conducted following institutional review board approval for ventral hernia repairs using a single bioabsorbable mesh between February 2014 and November 2017. Patient and hernia details characterized. Outcomes evaluated. Results. 20 ventral hernia repairs identified, 10 males, 10 females. Mean body mass index was 35 ± 7.4 kg/m2, and mean age 47 ± 13 years. Comorbid conditions were diabetes 35% and hypertension 40%. Fifty-five percent had American Society of Anesthesiologist scores of 3. Hernia Characteristics: Ventral Hernia Working Group Grade 3 hernias were 80%, and remainder grade 2. Forty percent of hernias were Centers for Disease Control class III, and remainder were class I and II. The mean defect size was 533 cm2 ± 500. Repair for prior open abdomens was 45%, recurrent hernias 20%, incisional 15%, incarcerated 10%, incisional with parastomal 5%, and primary ventral 5%. Concomitant bowel procedures in 8, (40%). All cases had retromuscular mesh placement (transversus abdominus release 65%, Rives-Stoppa 35%). Surgical site occurrences were 20% (surgical site infection 10%, seroma 10%). Overall hospital stay 5 ± 3 days. Ileus occurred in 20%. One postoperative death due to fatal arrhythmia. There were no recurrences with mean follow-up 21.1 months. Conclusions. Complex hernia repairs using bioabsorbable mesh were conducted in a small cohort of high-risk patients. These data demonstrate good outcomes with limited morbidity and mortality. There were no recurrences.
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Landry M, Lewis R, Lew M, Forman B, Heidel E, Ramshaw B. Evaluating effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy within multimodal treatment for chronic groin pain after inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:3145-3152. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07082-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Ribeiro WG, Rodrigues DVS, Atta FFM, Ramos ISF, Frazão FNS, Torres OJM, Pitombo MB. Comparative study of peritoneal adhesions after intraperitoneal implantation in rats of meshes of polypropylene versus polypropylene/polyglecaprone versus polyester/porcine collagen. Acta Cir Bras 2019; 34:e201900603. [PMID: 31432994 PMCID: PMC6705338 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-865020190060000003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To Compare the extent and intensity of adhesions formed between the intra-abdominal organs and the intraperitoneal implants of polypropylene mesh versus polypropylene/polyglecaprone versus polyester/porcine collagen used for correction of abdominal wall defect in rats. METHODS After the defect in the abdominal wall, thirty Wistar rats were placed in three groups (ten animals each) for intraperitoneal mesh implant: polypropylene group, polypropylene/polyglecaprone group, and polyester/porcine collagen group. The macroscopic evaluation of the extent and intensity of adhesions was performed 21 days after the implant. RESULTS The polypropylene group had a higher statistically significant impairment due to visceral adhesions (p value = 0.002) and a higher degree of intense adherence in relation to polypropylene/polyglecaprone and polyester/porcine collagen groups (p value<0.001). The polyester/porcine collagen group showed more intense adhesions than the polypropylene/polyglecaprone group (p value=0.035). CONCLUSIONS The intraperitoneal implantation of polypropylene meshes to correct defects of the abdominal wall caused the appearance of extensive and firm adhesions to intra-abdominal structures. The use of polypropylene/polyglecaprone or polyester/porcine collagen tissue-separating meshes reduces the number and degree of adhesions formed.
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- Waston Gonçalves Ribeiro
- Master, Fellow PhD degree, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Brazil. Conception and design of the study, technical procedures, analysis and interpretation of data, statistics analysis, manuscript writing
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- Resident, General Surgery Residency Program, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (HU-UFMA), Sao Luis-MA, Brazil. Technical procedures, acquisition of data
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- Resident, General Surgery Residency Program, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (HU-UFMA), Sao Luis-MA, Brazil. Technical procedures, acquisition of data
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- PhD, Chairman, Full Professor, Department of Surgery, UFMA, Sao Luis-Ma, Brazil. Conception and design of the study, critical revision
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- PhD, Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil. Conception and design of the study, interpretation and analysis of data, critical revision, final approval
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Grupper A, Schwartz D, Baruch R, Schwartz IF, Nakache R, Goykhman Y, Katz P, Lebedinsky A, Nachmany I, Lubezky N, Aouizerate J, Shashar M, Katchman H. Kidney transplantation in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): analysis of transplantation outcome and IBD activity. Transpl Int 2019; 32:730-738. [PMID: 30793376 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is a systemic disorder with possible renal involvement, yet data regarding the outcome of kidney transplantation (KT) in those patients, and IBD course post KT, are scarce. In this retrospective analysis, we studied the outcome of 12 IBD kidney recipients (seven Crohn's disease, five ulcerative colitis; primary kidney disease was IgA nephropathy in five, polycystic disease in four), compared to two control groups: matched controls and a cohort of recipients with similar kidney disease. During a follow-up period of 60.1 (11.0-76.6) months (median, interquartile range), estimated 5-year survival was 80.8 vs. 96.8%, with and without IBD, respectively (P = 0.001). Risk of death with a functioning graft was higher with IBD (HR = 1.441, P = 0.048), and with increased age (HR = 1.109, P = 0.05). Late rehospitalization rate was higher in IBD [incidence rate ratio = 1.168, P = 0.030], as well as rate of hospitalization related to infection [1.42, P = 0.037]. All patients that were in remission before KT, remission was maintained. Patients that were transplanted with mild or moderate disease remained stable or improved with Infliximab or Adalimumab treatment. In conclusion, IBD is associated with an increased risk of mortality, hospitalization because of infection and late rehospitalization after KT. Clinical course of IBD is stable after KT.
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- Ayelet Grupper
- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Nephrology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Nephrology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Nephrology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Nephrology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Nephrology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Renal Section, Sanz Medical Center, Laniado Hospital, Netanya, Israel
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- Organ Transplantation Unit, The Surgical Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Gastroenterology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Abdominal Panniculectomy: Determining the Impact of Diabetes on Complications and Risk Factors for Adverse Events. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 142:462e-471e. [PMID: 29979373 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of obesity along with bariatric surgery and massive weight loss requiring panniculectomy is increasing in the United States. The effect of diabetes mellitus on outcomes following panniculectomy remains poorly defined despite its prevalence. This study aims to evaluate the impact of diabetes mellitus on complications following panniculectomy and determine risk factors for adverse events. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was used to identify patients undergoing panniculectomy between 2010 and 2015. Patients were stratified based on diabetes status. RESULTS Review of the database identified 7035 eligible patients who underwent panniculectomy, of which 770 (10.9 percent) were diabetic. Multivariate regression showed that diabetes mellitus was a significant risk factor for wound dehiscence (OR, 1.92; 95 percent CI, 1.41 to 3.15; p = 0.02). Obesity was a significant risk factor for superficial (OR, 2.78; 95 percent CI, 1.53 to 3.69; p < 0.001) and deep (OR, 1.52; 95 percent CI, 1.38 to 3.97; p = 0.01) incisional surgical-site infection. Smokers were also at an increased risk for superficial (OR, 1.42; 95 percent CI, 1.19 to 1.75; p = 0.03) and deep (OR, 1.63; 95 percent CI, 1.31 to 2.22; p = 0.02) incisional surgical-site infection. CONCLUSIONS Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for wound dehiscence following panniculectomy. Obesity and smoking were significant risk factors for superficial and deep incisional surgical-site infection. These results underscore the importance of preoperative risk factor evaluation in patients undergoing panniculectomy for safe outcomes. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, II.
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Liang MK, Bernardi K, Holihan JL, Cherla DV, Escamilla R, Lew DF, Berger DH, Ko TC, Kao LS. Modifying Risks in Ventral Hernia Patients With Prehabilitation. Ann Surg 2018; 268:674-680. [DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and American Hernia Society consensus guideline on bariatric surgery and hernia surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2018; 14:1221-1232. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Commentary Regarding "Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Patient Comorbidities". Ann Plast Surg 2018; 81:381-382. [PMID: 30161046 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Trujillo CN, Fowler A, Al-Temimi MH, Ali A, Johna S, Tessier D. Complex Ventral Hernias: A Review of Past to Present. Perm J 2018; 22:17-015. [PMID: 29272245 DOI: 10.7812/tpp/17-015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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With the incidence of ventral hernias increasing, surgeons are faced with greater complexity in dealing with these conditions. Proper knowledge of the history and the advancements made in managing complex ventral hernias will enhance surgical results. This review article highlights the literature regarding complex ventral hernias, including a shift from a focus that stressed surgical technique toward a multimodal approach, which involves optimization and identification of suboptimal characteristics.
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- Charles N Trujillo
- General Surgery Resident at the Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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- General Surgery Resident at the Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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- General Surgery Resident at the Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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- General Surgery Resident at the Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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- Attending Surgeon and the Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program at the Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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- Attending Surgeon and the Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program at Kaiser-Fontana/Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in CA.
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Jones F, Lewis C, Knight D, Bacon L, Patel V, Moore C. A New Approach to an Old Technique—The S.U.T.R. First Technique. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ventral and incisional hernias of the abdominal wall are common problems treated by surgeons around the globe. Incisional hernias are common postoperative complications of abdominal laparotomies with a reported incidence of up to 20 per cent. The increasing use of prosthetic mesh in open ventral hernia repairs necessitated the development of different operative techniques used in the repairs. It also required that surgeons become facile with placement of the mesh in different anatomical positions on the abdominal wall. One of the most common locations is placement of the mesh in the underlay position. Many surgeons who use the underlay technique have expressed significant concerns. Among these are fear of an inadvertent bowel injury while placing the mesh, poor visualization during mesh placement, and the inability to use the underlay technique for difficult hernias. We present a very useful, if not, novel technique of open hernia repair using mesh in the underlay position that helps to 1) prevent complications, 2) facilitate easier mesh fixation, 3) simplify open repair of atypical ventral hernias, and 4) reduce total operative time while still adhering to the important fundamental principles of a tension-free hernia repair. This technique as we describe it has been compared with the old parachute technique, but we think this is a significant improvement of that seldom used technique. We believe the use of this technique for the underlay position makes open ventral hernia repair safer, faster, and easier; however, our goal for this article is to describe the procedure in detail. In addition, we recently have started using this technique to fix the mesh when doing the retrorectus approach as well.
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- Frank Jones
- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Sandy-Hodgetts K, Carville K, Leslie GD. Surgical wound dehiscence: a conceptual framework for patient assessment. J Wound Care 2018; 27:119-126. [DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.3.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts
- Clinical Trials Coordinator, Joondalup Health Campus, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, University of Western Australia
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- Professor, Primary Health Care and Community, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University, Silver Chain Group
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- Professor, Director of Research Training, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University
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Böhm G, Groll J, Heffels KH, Heussen N, Ink P, Alizai HP, Neumann UP, Schnabel R, Mirastschijski U. Influence of MMP inhibitor GM6001 loading of fibre coated polypropylene meshes on wound healing: Implications for hernia repair. J Biomater Appl 2018; 32:1343-1359. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328218759043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Polypropylene meshes are standard for hernia repair. Matrix metalloproteinases play a central role in inflammation. To reduce the inflammatory response and improve remodelling with an associated reduction of hernia recurrence, we modified polypropylene meshes by nanofibre coating and saturation with the broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor GM6001. The aim was to modulate the inflammatory reaction, increase collagen deposition and improve mesh biointegration. Polypropylene meshes were surface-modified with star-configured NCO-sP(EO -stat-PO) and covered with electrospun nanofibres (polypropylene-nano) and GM6001 (polypropylene-nano-GM). In a hernia model, defects were reconstructed with one of the meshes. Inflammation, neovascularization, bio-integration, proliferation and apoptosis were assessed histologically, collagen content and gelatinases biochemically. Mesh surface modification resulted in higher inflammatory response compared to polypropylene. Pro-inflammatory matrix metalloproteinase-9 paralleled findings while GM6001 reduced matrix metalloproteinase-9 significantly. Significantly increased matrix metalloproteinase-2 beneficial for remodelling was noted with polypropylene-nano-meshes. Increased vascular endothelial growth factor, neo-vascularization and collagen content were measured in polypropylene-nano-meshes compared to polypropylene. GM6001 significantly reduced myofibroblasts. This effect ended after d14 due to engineering limitations with release of maximal GM6001 loading. Nanofibre-coating of polypropylene-meshes confers better tissue vascularization to the cost of increased inflammation. This phenomenon can be only partially compensated by GM6001. Future research will enable higher GM6001 uptake in nano-coated meshes and may alter mesh biointegration in a more pronounced way.
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- Gabriele Böhm
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Klinikum Bremen-Ost, Bremen, Germany
- Department of General-, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital, Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany
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- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Julius Maximilians University, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Julius Maximilians University, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany
- Center of Biostatistic and Epidemiology, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of General-, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital, Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany
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- Department of General-, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital, Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany
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- Department of General-, Visceral- and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital, Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Klinikum Bremen-Mitte, Germany
- Centre for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Zangenberg MS, Horesh N, Kopylov U, El-Hussuna A. Preoperative optimization of patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1663-1676. [PMID: 29051981 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2915-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a challenging task. The aim of preoperative optimization (PO) is to decrease the risk of complications and reduce the length of postoperative stay. The aim of this study was to review and grade the available evidence, attain clear recommendations, and point out potential future research. METHODS Studies were identified from electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) and scanning reference lists in relevant papers. English-written studies examining PO in adult patients with IBD were included. Eight PO factors were investigated. RESULTS Management of IBD is a multidisciplinary task. Steroid withdrawal is recommended while steroid stress dose is not recommended. Thiopurines appear to be safe, but it may be prudent to plan the procedure remotely from the last dose of an anti-TNF agent. Nutritional risk screening is recommended to unveil and correct any malnutrition. Thrombosis prophylaxis prior to surgery is well supported by evidence while extended 4-week prophylaxis needs further research. Percutaneous ultrasound or CT-guided drainage for intra-abdominal abscesses is recommended, but it is unclear for how long supplementary antibiotics (ABs) should be used. Oral AB 24 h prior to open surgery might improve outcome if given as complementary to IV perioperative AB. Mechanical bowel preparation is not supported by evidence. Comorbidities must be treated accordingly prior to surgical intervention. Smoking cessation can be beneficial for wound healing. CONCLUSION Multimodel PO intervention in IBD patients is recommended.
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- Department of Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark.
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Discussion: The Impact of Body Mass Index on Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Outcomes: A Comparative Study. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 139:1245-1247. [PMID: 28445379 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Blitz JD, Mackersey KS, Miller JC, Kendale SM. Objective model using only gender, age and medication list predicts in-hospital morbidity after elective surgery. Br J Anaesth 2017; 118:544-550. [PMID: 28403403 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aex025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background. Most current surgical risk models contain many variables: some of which may be esoteric, require a physician's assessment or must be obtained intraoperatively. Early preoperative risk stratification is essential to identify high risk, elective surgical patients for medical optimization and care coordination across the perioperative period. We sought to create a simple, patient-driven scoring system using: gender, age and list of medications to predict in-hospital postoperative morbidity. We hypothesized that certain medications would elevate risk, as indices of underlying conditions. Methods. Two Logistic regression models were created based on patient's gender, age, and medications: GAMMA (Gender, age and type of medications to predict in-hospital morbidity) and GAMMA-N (Gender, age and number of medications to predict in-hospital morbidity). A logistic regression models predicting in-hospital morbidity based on ASA score alone was also created (ASA-M). The predictive performance of these models was tested in a large surgical patient database. Results. Our GAMMA model predicts postoperative morbidity after perioperative care with high accuracy (c-statistic 0.819, Brier score 0.034). This result is similar to a model using only the ASA score (c-statistic 0.827, Brier score 0.033) and better than our GAMMA-N model (c-statistic 0.795, Brier score 0.050). Conclusions. The combination of a patient's gender, age, and medication list provided reliable prediction of postoperative morbidity. Our model has the added benefit of increased objectivity, can be conducted preoperatively, and is amenable to patient-use as it requires only limited medical knowledge.
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- J D Blitz
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 1st Avenue, TH 552, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 1st Avenue, TH 552, New York, NY 10016, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 1st Avenue, TH 552, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Current Risk Stratification Systems Are Not Generalizable across Surgical Technique in Midline Ventral Hernia Repair. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2017; 5:e1206. [PMID: 28458960 PMCID: PMC5404431 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background: Current ventral hernia repair risk estimation tools focus on patient comorbidities with the goal of improving clinical outcomes through improved patient selection. However, their predictive value remains unproven. Methods: Outcomes of patients who underwent midline ventral hernia repair with retrorectus placement of mid-weight soft polypropylene mesh between 2010 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed and compared with predicted wound-related complication risk from 3 tools in the literature: Carolinas Equation for Determining Associated Risk, the Ventral Hernia Working Group (VHWG) grade, and a modified VHWG grade. Results: A total of 101 patients underwent hernia repair. Mean age was 56 years and mean body mass index was 29 m/kg2 (range, 18–51 m/kg2). We found no significant relationship between the risk estimated by Carolinas Equation for Determining Associated Risk (B = 1.45, P = 0.61) and actual wound-related complications. VHWG grades >1 were not statistically different with regard to rate of wound complication compared with VHWG grade 1 (grade 2: B = 0.05, P = 0.95; grade 3: B = −0.21, P = 0.86; grade 4: B = 2.57, P = 0.10). Modified VHWG grades >1 were not statistically different with regard to rate of wound complication compared with modified VHWG grade 1 (grade 2: B = 0.20, P = 0.80; grade 3: B = 1.03, P = 0.41). Conclusions: Current risk stratification tools overemphasize patient factors, ignoring the importance of technique in minimizing complications and recurrence. We attribute our low complication rate to retrorectus placement of a narrow, macroporous polypropylene mesh with up to 45 suture fixation points for force distribution in contrast to current strategies that employ wide meshes with minimal fixation.
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El-Hussuna A, Iesalnieks I, Horesh N, Hadi S, Dreznik Y, Zmora O. The effect of pre-operative optimization on post-operative outcome in Crohn's disease resections. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:49-56. [PMID: 27785551 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-016-2655-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The timing of surgical intervention in Crohn's disease (CD) may depend on pre-operative optimization (PO) which includes different interventions to decrease the risk for unfavourable post-operative outcome. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of multi-model PO on the post-operative outcome in CD. METHOD This is a multicentre retrospective cohort study. The primary outcome was 30-day post-operative complications. Secondary outcomes were intra-abdominal septic complications, surgical site infection (SSI), re-operation, length of post-operative stay in a hospital and re-admission. PO included nutritional support, discontinuation of medications, pre-operative antibiotic course and thrombosis prophylaxis. RESULTS Two hundred and thirty-seven CD elective bowel resections were included. Mean age was 39.9 years SD 14.25, 144 (60.8 %) were female and 129 (54.4 %) had one or more types of medical treatment pre-operatively. Seventy-seven patients (32.5 %) optimized by at least nutritional support or change in pre-operative medications. PO patients were more likely to have penetrating disease phenotype (p = 0.034), lower albumin (p = 0.015) and haemoglobin (p = 0.021) compared to the non-optimized. Multivariate analyses showed that treatment with anti-TNF alpha agents OR 2.058 CI [1.043-4.4.064] and low haemoglobin OR 0.741 CI [0.572-0.0.961] increased the risk of overall post-operative complications. Co-morbidity increased the risk of SSI OR 2.567 CI [1.182-5.576] while low haemoglobin was a risk factor for re-admission OR 0.613 CI [0.405-0.926]. Low pre-operative albumin correlated with longer stay in hospital. CONCLUSIONS PO did not change post-operative outcome most likely due to selection bias. Anti-TNF alpha agents, low haemoglobin, low albumin and co-morbidity were associated with unfavourable outcome.
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- Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Bispiberg Hospital, 2400, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Prabhu AS, Krpata DM, Phillips S, Huang LC, Haskins IN, Rosenblatt S, Poulose BK, Rosen MJ. Preoperative Chlorhexidine Gluconate Use Can Increase Risk for Surgical Site Infections after Ventral Hernia Repair. J Am Coll Surg 2016; 224:334-340. [PMID: 28017808 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Revised: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is varying evidence about the use of preoperative chlorhexidine gluconate to decrease surgical site infection for elective surgery. This intervention has never been studied in ventral hernia repair, the most common general surgery procedure in the US. We aimed to determine whether preoperative chlorhexidine gluconate decreases the risk of 30-day wound morbidity in patients undergoing ventral hernia repair. STUDY DESIGN All patients undergoing ventral hernia repair in the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative were separated into 2 groups: 1 group received preoperative chlorhexidine scrub and the other did not. The 2 groups were evaluated for 30-day wound morbidity, including surgical site occurrence (SSO), surgical site infection (SSI), and SSO requiring procedural intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using multivariate regression analysis and propensity score modeling. Multiple factors were controlled for statistical analysis, including patient-related factors and operative factors. RESULTS In total, 3,924 patients were included for comparison. After multivariate logistic regression modeling, the preoperative chlorhexidine scrub group had a higher incidence of SSOs (odds ratio [OR] = 1.34; 95% CI 1.11 to 1.61) and SSIs (OR = 1.46; 95% CI 1.03 to 2.07). After propensity score modeling, the increased risk of SSO and SSI persisted (SSO: OR = 1.39; 95% CI 1.15 to 1.70; SSI: OR = 1.45; 95% CI 1.011 to 2.072, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Prehospital chlorhexidine gluconate scrub appears to increase the risk of 30-day wound morbidity in patients undergoing ventral hernia repair. These findings suggest that the generalized use of prehospital chlorhexidine might not be desirable for all surgical populations.
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- Ajita S Prabhu
- Comprehensive Hernia Center, Digestive Disease and Surgical Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.
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- Comprehensive Hernia Center, Digestive Disease and Surgical Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Comprehensive Hernia Center, Digestive Disease and Surgical Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Comprehensive Hernia Center, Digestive Disease and Surgical Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Comprehensive Hernia Center, Digestive Disease and Surgical Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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Blankush JM, Leitman IM, Soleiman A, Tran T. Association between elevated pre-operative glycosylated hemoglobin and post-operative infections after non-emergent surgery. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2016; 10:77-82. [PMID: 27570622 PMCID: PMC4990567 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2016.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background A chronic state of impaired glucose metabolism affects multiple components of the immune system, possibly leading to an increased incidence of post-operative infections. Such infections increase morbidity, length of stay, and overall cost. This study evaluates the correlation between elevated pre-operative glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and post-operative infections. Study design Adult patients undergoing non-emergent procedures across all surgical subspecialties from January 2010 to July 2014 had a preoperative HbA1c measured as part of their routine pre-surgical assessment. 2200 patient charts (1100 < 6.5% HbA1c and1100 ≥ 6.5% HbA1c) were reviewed for evidence of post-operative infection (superficial surgical site infection, deep wound/surgical space abscess, pneumonia, and/or urinary tract infection as defined by Centers for Disease Control criteria) within 30 days of surgery. Results Patients with HbA1c < 6.5% and those with HbA1c ≥ 6.5% showed no statistically significant difference in overall infection rate (3.8% in the HbA1c < 6.5% group vs. 4.5% in the HbA1c ≥ 6.5% group, p = 0.39). Both linear regression and multivariate analysis did not identify HbA1c as an individual predictor of infection. Elevated HbA1c was, however, predictive of significantly increased risk of post-operative infection when associated with increased age (≥81 years of age) or dirty wounds. Conclusions The risk factors of post-operative infection are multiple and likely synergistic. While pre-operative HbA1c level is not independently associated with risk of post-operative infection, there are scenarios and patient subgroups where pre-operative HbA1c is useful in predicting an increased risk of infectious complications in the post-operative period. This study reviews the impact of pre-operative HbA1c across many specialties undergoing elective surgery. The risk factors of post-operative infection are multiple and likely synergistic. Elevated serum HbA1c is not independently associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection.
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- Joseph M Blankush
- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, United States; Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, United States; Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, United States; Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, United States; Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States
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Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko TC. Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. Curr Probl Surg 2016; 53:307-54. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Winder JS, Behar BJ, Juza RM, Potochny J, Pauli EM. Transversus Abdominis Release for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Early Experience with a Novel Technique. J Am Coll Surg 2016; 223:271-8. [PMID: 27107825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ventral hernias are common sequelae of abdominal surgery. Recently, transversus abdominis release has emerged as a viable option for large or recurrent ventral hernias. Our objective was to determine the outcomes of posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release for the treatment of abdominal wall hernias in the first series of patients at one institution. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of open ventral hernia repair patients to identify patients who underwent posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release at one institution from 2012 to 2015. Patients who were at least 1 year out from surgery were included. Patient demographic characteristics, operative details, perioperative and postoperative complications, and recurrences were analyzed. Postoperative imaging was reviewed for evidence of morbidity or recurrence. RESULTS Thirty-seven patients met inclusion criteria; 23 (62.2%) of these patients were female, with a mean age of 57.5 ± 11 years and median BMI of 32.1 kg/m(2) (range 23.6 to 44.0 kg/m(2)). All patients underwent repair with mesh (81.1% polypropylene, 5.4% porcine dermal matrix, and 13.5% biologic/permanent synthetic hybrid). Median defect size was 392 cm(2) (range 250 to 2,700 cm(2)) and median mesh area was 930 cm(2) (range 600 to 3,600 cm(2)). Approximately 24% (9 of 37) of patients experienced a postoperative complication; ileus was the most common (4 patients). Surgical site events requiring intervention (ie drainage and antibiotics) developed in 2 patients. Median follow-up period was 21 months (range 12 to 42 months), during which one recurrence was identified (2.7%). CONCLUSIONS Posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release is a safe and effective method of ventral herniorrhaphy with favorable rates of wound morbidity and recurrence.
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- Joshua S Winder
- Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
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Abdominal wall hernias can be challenging and complicated to manage. The techniques to deal with them are evolving rapidly with increasing adaptation and utilization in general surgery.
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- Nicholas Stylianides
- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon in the National Intestinal Failure Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford
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- Consultant General Colorectal and Intestinal Failure Surgeon in the National Intestinal Failure Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford M6 8HD
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Abdominal wall reconstruction: Enhancing outcomes for patients with ventral incisional hernias. Nursing 2016; 46:30-8; quiz 38-9. [PMID: 26735854 DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000476227.49890.ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Vorst AL, Kaoutzanis C, Carbonell AM, Franz MG. Evolution and advances in laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair. World J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 7:293-305. [PMID: 26649152 PMCID: PMC4663383 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i11.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Revised: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Primary ventral hernias and ventral incisional hernias have been a challenge for surgeons throughout the ages. In the current era, incisional hernias have increased in prevalence due to the very high number of laparotomies performed in the 20th century. Even though minimally invasive surgery and hernia repair have evolved rapidly, general surgeons have yet to develop the ideal, standardized method that adequately decreases common postoperative complications, such as wound failure, hernia recurrence and pain. The evolution of laparoscopy and ventral hernia repair will be reviewed, from the rectoscopy of the 4th century to the advent of laparoscopy, from suture repair to the evolution of mesh reinforcement. The nuances of minimally invasive ventral and incisional hernia repair will be summarized, from preoperative considerations to variations in intraoperative practice. New techniques have become increasingly popular, such as primary defect closure, retrorectus mesh placement, and concomitant component separation. The advent of robotics has made some of these repairs more feasible, but only time and well-designed clinical studies will tell if this will be a durable modality for ventral and incisional hernia repair.
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Implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and biventricular pacemakers/cardioverter-defibrillators, is becoming increasingly common with new implants now exceeding 1.5 million per year globally. As a result, health care providers in all disciplines are caring for an increasing number of patients with CIEDs. Although the risk of complications associated with implantation of CIEDs is relatively low, the sequela can be catastrophic. Management requires an understanding of an individual patient’s indication for CIED implant, the steps of implant procedures, device function, and natural history of each complication.
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- Melissa E. Harding
- Melissa E. Harding is Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Assistant, New York University Langone Medical Center, 560 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Medical Weight Loss Prior to Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Is it Feasible? J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 19:1399-406. [PMID: 26001369 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-015-2856-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 05/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Obesity is a major risk factor for perioperative morbidity, especially for patients undergoing complex incisional hernia repair. The feasibility and effectiveness of medical weight loss programs prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction have not been well characterized. Here, we report our experience collaborating with a medical weight loss specialist utilizing a protein sparing modified fast in order to optimize weight loss prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Morbidly obese patients (body mass index (BMI) > 35 kg/m(2)) evaluated by our medical weight loss specialist prior to complex ventral hernia repair were identified within our prospective database. Our primary outcome measure was the amount of weight lost prior to surgical intervention. Our secondary outcome measure was to determine the maintenance of weight loss during long-term follow-up after the surgical intervention. A total of 25 patients with a BMI > 35 kg/m(2) were evaluated by our medical weight loss specialist prior to undergoing a planned incisional hernia repair. The mean weight of the patients preoperatively was 128 kg ± 25 (range 96-205 kg) (mean ± standard deviation), and the mean BMI was 49 kg/m(2) ± 10 (range 36-85). After completion of the preoperative modified protein sparing fast, the mean preoperative weight loss of the group was 24 kg ± 21 (range 2-80 kg). The overall change in BMI for the group prior to surgery was 9 kg/m(2) ± 8 (0.6 to 33). The percentage of excess BMI loss and total BMI loss preoperatively was 37 % ± 23 (2 to 83) and 18 % ± 12 (1 to 43), respectively. Of the 24 patients that initially lost weight in the program preoperatively, 22 (88 %) successfully maintained their weight loss for the entire study period for an average of 18 months. Collaboration with a medical weight loss specialist and a surgeon with a structured approach using a modified protein sparing fast can successfully result in meaningful weight loss prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The majority of patients in this study were able to maintain their weight loss during long-term follow-up. Utilization of a protein sparing modified fast in collaboration with a medical weight loss specialist is a valuable resource for guiding weight loss in patients with morbid obesity prior to elective complex surgical procedures.
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Goodenough CJ, Ko TC, Kao LS, Nguyen MT, Holihan JL, Alawadi Z, Nguyen DH, Flores JR, Arita NT, Roth JS, Liang MK. Development and validation of a risk stratification score for ventral incisional hernia after abdominal surgery: hernia expectation rates in intra-abdominal surgery (the HERNIA Project). J Am Coll Surg 2015; 220:405-13. [PMID: 25690673 PMCID: PMC4372474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ventral incisional hernias (VIH) develop in up to 20% of patients after abdominal surgery. No widely applicable preoperative risk-assessment tool exists. We aimed to develop and validate a risk-assessment tool to predict VIH after abdominal surgery. STUDY DESIGN A prospective study of all patients undergoing abdominal surgery was conducted at a single institution from 2008 to 2010. Variables were defined in accordance with the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project, and VIH was determined through clinical and radiographic evaluation. A multivariate Cox proportional hazard model was built from a development cohort (2008 to 2009) to identify predictors of VIH. The HERNIAscore was created by converting the hazards ratios (HR) to points. The predictive accuracy was assessed on the validation cohort (2010) using a receiver operator characteristic curve and calculating the area under the curve (AUC). RESULTS Of 625 patients followed for a median of 41 months (range 0.3 to 64 months), 93 (13.9%) developed a VIH. The training cohort (n = 428, VIH = 70, 16.4%) identified 4 independent predictors: laparotomy (HR 4.77, 95% CI 2.61 to 8.70) or hand-assisted laparoscopy (HAL, HR 4.00, 95% CI 2.08 to 7.70), COPD (HR 2.35; 95% CI 1.44 to 3.83), and BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2) (HR1.74; 95% CI 1.04 to 2.91). Factors that were not predictive included age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, albumin, immunosuppression, previous surgery, and suture material or technique. The predictive score had an AUC = 0.77 (95% CI 0.68 to 0.86) using the validation cohort (n = 197, VIH = 23, 11.6%). Using the HERNIAscore: HERNIAscore = 4(∗)Laparotomy+3(∗)HAL+1(∗)COPD+1(∗) BMI ≥ 25, 3 classes stratified the risk of VIH: class I (0 to 3 points),5.2%; class II (4 to 5 points),19.6%; and class III (6 points), 55.0%. CONCLUSIONS The HERNIAscore accurately identifies patients at increased risk for VIH. Although external validation is needed, this provides a starting point to counsel patients and guide clinical decisions. Increasing the use of laparoscopy, weight-loss programs, community smoking prevention programs, and incisional reinforcement may help reduce rates of VIH.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX.
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Clinical considerations for allied professionals: optimizing outcomes: surgical incision techniques and wound care in device implantation. Heart Rhythm 2014; 11:737-41. [PMID: 24394158 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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